There's often a lot of speculation that Princess Catherine is planning to have another child with Prince William. Despite being a proud mother to three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—talk of baby number four has continued to swirl around her in recent years.
An insider exclusively revealed in a recent issue that Catherine has been considering another baby for quite some time. "She's always wanted four children, and while William was originally happy with three, she’s managed to twist his arm," the source shared.
Catherine herself has admitted that her husband gets anxious whenever she meets babies during their royal engagements, as she tends to get "very broody" about the idea. She once teased, "I come home saying, 'Let’s have another one!'"
Speculation around baby number four intensified with a big announcement from Kensington Palace ahead of the launch of her landmark project, The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. This unintentionally sparked rumors that Catherine was pregnant. Fans eagerly watched Kensington Palace’s social media channels, hoping for a baby announcement, but nothing materialized.
In reality, Catherine seemed to have ruled out having another child during that period, despite the rumors. While sorting through a generous donation of baby clothes, she pulled out tiny items, causing the CEO of Baby Bank to comment that many people feel broody when they see just how small the clothes are. Catherine gave a candid response, saying, "Whereas I look at them and think, 'I don’t want to go through that again!'" She laughed, adding, "I've been there, done that."
Catherine also publicly acknowledged William's reluctance to expand their family further. During an engagement in Yorkshire, England, she told a royal fan, "I don't think William wants any more." However, friends of the couple believe that the future king may have changed his mind. Some close to the family wouldn't be surprised if an announcement comes early next year.
When Catherine launched The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, it was seen as a significant moment. While fans were hoping for a royal baby announcement, her work in early childhood development, which has been her focus for over a decade, was celebrated instead. Royal experts praised the project, with one saying the initiative could help "many, many children."
Meanwhile, William has been vocal about his stance on family size. When the couple visited Lancashire last year, William made a playful comment as Catherine held a 12-month-old baby girl. "Don’t give my wife any more ideas!" he joked with the staff, clearly aware of her fondness for babies. After Catherine returned the baby to her parents, William quipped, "Don’t you take her with you!"
During a tour of Northern Ireland, Catherine once again confessed to feeling broody after meeting a 5-month-old baby named James. These moments, where she interacts with children and babies, have become common in her royal engagements, especially as early childhood development remains one of her biggest passions.
Recently, Catherine took her two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, to the Houghton Hall Horse Trials in Norfolk for a family outing. The family looked relaxed in candid photos shared by fans. Catherine looked stunning in a green patterned dress, while George and Charlotte enjoyed large ice creams. The siblings wore matching outfits, with George in a football kit and Charlotte in a white polo shirt and black shorts. The royal mom was seen buying ice creams for her children, and the family enjoyed a fun day out in the spring sunshine in London.